Justin Miller
Portland,OR
Summary
Proven Lead Paramedic Field Training Officer with 22 years of experience in transporting patients, working with others in the field and building relationships along the way. As an FTO I've gained even more experience in this field while helping our workforce continue to provide quality care that I uphold during every response. I look forward to more challenges and what's ahead.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
Portland, OR
03.2010 - Current
- Mentored junior paramedics, providing training on advanced life support techniques and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, optimizing response times and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients to ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed incident reports and documentation, maintaining compliance.
- Exhibited adaptability when responding to diverse emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, motor vehicle accidents, respiratory difficulties or trauma incidents.
- Mentored junior paramedics, providing guidance on best practices in emergency medical services and fostering team cohesion.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during transport, addressing their physical and emotional needs while en route to the hospital.
- Collaborated with emergency room staff for seamless transfer of patients, ensuring continuity of care and proper documentation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, treatments administered, and relevant observations during transports for accurate documentation purposes.
- Increased operational efficiency by regularly inspecting ambulance vehicles for cleanliness and functionality, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Established rapport with patients'' families, offering reassurance and information about treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Paramedic
Metro West Ambulance
Hillsboro, OR
2004 - 2010
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Incident command system
- Pediatric care
- CPR
- IV's
- ACLS/PALS
- PHTLS
- EVOC Instructing
- Training/Evaluating Paramedic Performance
- Multitasking
Timeline
Lead Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
03.2010 - Current
Paramedic
Metro West Ambulance
2004 - 2010
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Portland Community College